St. Houardon Church

Landerneau, France

St. Houardon Church was built in Kersanton stone in the 16th century and its porch was a model for local parish enclosure builders. The building retains a domed tower from the Renaissance. The famous porch, located on the right-hand side of the church, dates from 1604.

Religious sites in France

Address

Rue du 19E Régiment d'Infanterie, Landerneau, France

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Details

Founded: 16th century
Category: Religious sites in France

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

mélanie train (3 years ago)
Magique avec les illuminations de fin d'année

tifenn rouve (3 years ago)
Marché de noël pas mal mais trop difficile de trouver de la place

Laurent Léost (3 years ago)
Une des deux églises de Landerneau celle ci est du côté Léonard et du côté Cornouaille c'est l'église St Thomas ... chacun la sienne

Cristian Duma (3 years ago)
Très belle église très très jolie

Ian Walshaw (3 years ago)
A large and extremely well decorated church both inside and outside. Well worth a visit if you're at all interested in religious architecture.

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